Water Engineer

Arcadis; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,720 - 91,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Entry Level Water Engineer for our Cincinnati, OH team to tackle water/wastewater/stormwater projects. You will assist with data analysis, calculations, drawings, and cost estimation, collaborating with clients and team members across the U.S. and internationally.

You'll gain exposure to design, project management, field activities, and use of digital tools such as SharePoint, BIM, and Power BI. A BS in Civil/Environmental Eng is required; EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline).
• Possibility of preferred internship/experience at a design or consulting firm.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit is preferred.
• EIT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and design water/wastewater/stormwater projects including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations, develop detailed drawings, and estimate costs.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and interact with clients and team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Support project management activities and assist with field work such as site visits and sampling.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and client meetings.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Cost estimation

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Revit

BIM

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

The Cincinnati, OH team is looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address water issues like quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience as an Entry Level Water Engineer. Collaborating with our experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects, interact and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.

The role sits within our global business area Resilience. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large‑scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role Accountabilities

As an Entry Level Water Engineer on our Cincinnati team, you will be involved in evaluating, planning, and designing projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping facilities.

Typical tasks will include data analysis, technical writing, preparing engineering calculations, development of detailed drawings, cost estimation, and coordination with equipment manufacturers. Your support will also extend to project management activities. Other tasks that may arise periodically include field work such as site visits, sampling/water quality analysis, or preparing equipment inventories. Design projects that proceed into construction will require supporting contractors through equipment reviews, answering questions, and observing construction activities.

In addition to the accountabilities mentioned above, you will also:

• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio‑visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

To excel in this role, you will need a range of skills and qualities. Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a diligent work ethic are crucial for success. You should be proactive and capable of embracing new projects and challenges regularly. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and clients.

Being self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and adaptable is important as you will need to navigate and address new challenges as they arise. Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills will enable you to tackle complex issues and devise innovative solutions. Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater is essential. Familiarity or experience with AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are also valuable skills that will contribute to your success in this role.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit.
• EIT certification.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $60,720–$91,080. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.